1st Edition

Saudi Arabia in a Multipolar World Changing dynamics

By Zakir Hussain Copyright 2016
    282 Pages
    by Routledge India

    282 Pages 22 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge India

    282 Pages 22 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge India

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has established itself as the twelfth-largest economy in the world, the largest West Asian economic power, worlds largest oil producer, and a strong and capable force in international politics, particularly in the Sunni Islamic world. However, at present it is at crossroads. Should it continue as akingdom or usher in

    List of Figures and Tables. Preface. Introduction. 1. Saudi Arabia: Internal Dynamics and Absorptive Capacity 2. Oil, Islam and Regime Security 3. Saudi Arabia and the United States: Disconnect or Still Old Allies? 4. Saudi-Sino Engagement: Evolving into a Special Relationship 5. Saudi Arabia and India: Converging Interests 6. Conclusion: King Salman: Continuity and Change Bibliography. Index.